Why is it important?

When Jesus called us to love our neighbor, he gave us a task that is possible for each one of us and is also a blessing for each one of us. Many people around us might feel isolated or don’t feel a sense of belonging (maybe including us), and each one of us can bring change to that. You will see how loving your neighbor will change those things and also the relationships but also how it will give you a greater love for the people around you. It will leave a great impact and it builds a strong and lasting community for your neighbors and you as well to just name a few things. When I think back to last year and how the pandemic affected everyone around the world we saw more and more 1. the need of bringing God’s love to our local places and 2. How important it is to be connected with our neighbors. We got reminded of the call from Jesus also because our neighborhoods were the only places we could go to. So let’s all do this together starting today to take Jesus seriously and love our neighbor. We will give you a monthly tip with how to establish that relationship and love your neighbors in a practical way and then we will all put it into action with the neighbors right around us.  And then watch how over time your neighborhood will change! You, me, and all of us can do it so let’s do it!!

Our tip for this month is give something cold to drink to garbage collectors or the mail carrier! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How was your week? We hope you had a wonderful one. The sun showed up more regularly in the last week which was wonderful. That was wonderful since the building our church usually meets at wasn’t available and we got to meet for a time of worship in the beautiful sunshine in the park. We also got to meet up with friends in San Francisco who started recently a prayer house. It’s a real blessing for our city to have one again! Also, check your inbox for our newest newsletter which just went out last Friday!! If you didn’t get it and would like to, send us a quick email and we will add you to the list!

Also don’t forget something cold to drink is a wonderful thing in the hot summertime! So bless your garbage collectors and mail carrier with something cold!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Why is it important?

When Jesus called us to love our neighbor, he gave us a task that is possible for each one of us and is also a blessing for each one of us. Many people around us might feel isolated or don’t feel a sense of belonging (maybe including us), and each one of us can bring change to that. You will see how loving your neighbor will change those things and also the relationships but also how it will give you a greater love for the people around you. It will leave a great impact and it builds a strong and lasting community for your neighbors and you as well to just name a few things. When I think back to last year and how the pandemic affected everyone around the world we saw more and more 1. the need of bringing God’s love to our local places and 2. How important it is to be connected with our neighbors. We got reminded of the call from Jesus also because our neighborhoods were the only places we could go to. So let’s all do this together starting today to take Jesus seriously and love our neighbor. We will give you a monthly tip with how to establish that relationship and love your neighbors in a practical way and then we will all put it into action with the neighbors right around us.  And then watch how over time your neighborhood will change! You, me, and all of us can do it so let’s do it!!

Our tip for this month is offer a neighbor to walk their dog! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

Our week was full of wonderful moments. Jen and I celebrated our 11^th wedding anniversary. A friend watched caleb so we went for a few hours to a beautiful lighthouse looking at the pacific. The anniversary made me think of the fact how important it is to celebrate special days and remember them. When you look through the bible you see so many holidays that were celebrated and each one was a way to remember something God did. We want to encourage you to celebrate special days in your life too and with that remember the goodness of God.

Also dont forget this week to bless your neighbor and have fun by walking your neighbors dog!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Why is it important?

When Jesus called us to love our neighbor, he gave us a task that is possible for each one of us and is also a blessing for each one of us. Many people around us might feel isolated or don’t feel a sense of belonging (maybe including us), and each one of us can bring change to that. You will see how loving your neighbor will change those things and also the relationships but also how it will give you a greater love for the people around you. It will leave a great impact and it builds a strong and lasting community for your neighbors and you as well to just name a few things. When I think back to last year and how the pandemic affected everyone around the world we saw more and more 1. the need of bringing God’s love to our local places and 2. How important it is to be connected with our neighbors. We got reminded of the call from Jesus also because our neighborhoods were the only places we could go to. So let’s all do this together starting today to take Jesus seriously and love our neighbor. We will give you a monthly tip with how to establish that relationship and love your neighbors in a practical way and then we will all put it into action with the neighbors right around us.  And then watch how over time your neighborhood will change! You, me, and all of us can do it so let’s do it!!

Our tip for this month is offer to water a neighbor’s plants or take care of fish while they are out of town! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

We are gone for a conference so the next update will be next week!  But enjoy the Love your neighbor tip video and don’t forget to offer your neighbors to water their plants while they are gone!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Why is it important?

When Jesus called us to love our neighbor, he gave us a task that is possible for each one of us and is also a blessing for each one of us. Many people around us might feel isolated or don’t feel a sense of belonging (maybe including us), and each one of us can bring change to that. You will see how loving your neighbor will change those things and also the relationships but also how it will give you a greater love for the people around you. It will leave a great impact and it builds a strong and lasting community for your neighbors and you as well to just name a few things. When I think back to last year and how the pandemic affected everyone around the world we saw more and more 1. the need of bringing God’s love to our local places and 2. How important it is to be connected with our neighbors. We got reminded of the call from Jesus also because our neighborhoods were the only places we could go to. So let’s all do this together starting today to take Jesus seriously and love our neighbor. We will give you a monthly tip with how to establish that relationship and love your neighbors in a practical way and then we will all put it into action with the neighbors right around us.  And then watch how over time your neighborhood will change! You, me, and all of us can do it so let’s do it!!

Our tip for this month is call your neighbors for their birthday! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

We hope you had a good week!! We are still gone to visit Jens “Jamaican Dad”. During her growing up years her and her family did a lot of mission work in Jamaica and through that this Jamaican family became family. He also officiated parts of our wedding. He is in his 90s now and we wanted to make sure he gets to meet Caleb. We are excited for this time and what God has in store for it.

Don’t forget to find out your neighbor’s birthday and then to call them on their special day!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Why is it important?

When Jesus called us to love our neighbor, he gave us a task that is possible for each one of us and is also a blessing for each one of us. Many people around us might feel isolated or don’t feel a sense of belonging (maybe including us), and each one of us can bring change to that. You will see how loving your neighbor will change those things and also the relationships but also how it will give you a greater love for the people around you. It will leave a great impact and it builds a strong and lasting community for your neighbors and you as well to just name a few things. When I think back to last year and how the pandemic affected everyone around the world we saw more and more 1. the need of bringing God’s love to our local places and 2. How important it is to be connected with our neighbors. We got reminded of the call from Jesus also because our neighborhoods were the only places we could go to. So let’s all do this together starting today to take Jesus seriously and love our neighbor. We will give you a monthly tip with how to establish that relationship and love your neighbors in a practical way and then we will all put it into action with the neighbors right around us.  And then watch how over time your neighborhood will change! You, me, and all of us can do it so let’s do it!!

Our tip for this month is to serve an organization in the neighborhood together with neighbors! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

We hope you had a wonderful week! One of the fun things Jen did last week was to bake heart cookies for valentine’s day. She put them in little bags with a little note and blessed different friends on our street. It was so simple to make but was such a blessing to many people. If you read this before Valentines day maybe bake some cookies and give them to your neighbors to bless them and of course eat some of them yourself. Someone has to do the job to try them to make sure they are good 🙂

Also don’t forget to do this month love your neighbor tip together with your neighbors: Serve a local organization together. Do some research and then invite people and sign up. It will be a blessing to all the participants as well as to your community!

God bless you

Markus and Jen